Bodegas Mauro - Terreus 2012
97/100
Robert Parker
"The 2012 Terreus is a single-vineyard selection from old Tempranillo vines in the village of Tudela de Duero. [...] The color is deep, ruby, and brilliant (not black at all). The nose is very precise, with aromas of red berries; it is subtle and complex, with lovely freshness. On the palate, it is less spectacular than in previous vintages—more restrained and serious, with a beautiful balance. It has all the qualities needed to age well in the bottle. [...] With this new style, the wine can be enjoyed now, but will gain complexity and depth if you have the patience to keep your bottles. It appearsthere will be no Terreus in 2013.” (Wine Advocate 2015 – Robert Parker)
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Eye
brilliant ruby color
Nose
subtle and complex, with aromas of red berries
Palate
Well-defined structure. Subtle woodiness
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1½ hours before
Drink starting at
2016
Drink before
2032
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with braised red meat, lamb, game, and spicy meat dishes...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2012 Terreus is a single-vineyard selection from old Tempranillo vines in the village of Tudela de Duero. In 2012, they added grapes from younger vines planted on very chalky soils at higher elevations to produce a more elegant and fresh wine, as is the case here. The color is dark, ruby, and bright (not black at all). The nose is very precise, with aromas of red berries; it is subtle and complex, with lovely freshness. On the palate, it is less spectacular than in previous vintages; tighter and more serious, with a lovely balance. It has all the qualities needed to age well in the bottle for many years. They still age the wine in new oak barrels, but thanks to changes in viticulture—resulting in higher acidity and lower alcohol—the oak has a different impact on the wine. Here, the oak even takes a back seat. With this new style, the wine can be enjoyed right now, but it will gain complexity and depth if you have the patience to keep your bottles. It appears there will be no Terreus in 2013.